INCOME TAX11 Sept 2026
DA news update: Punjab employees call off pen-down strike after state govt assures ‘no disciplinary action’
Punjab government employees have called off their pen-down strike. Chief Secretary KAP Sinha assured that show-cause notices issued after the 27 August mass leave protest will be withdrawn. Over three lakh employees had gone on mass leave, demanding pending 18% Dearness Allowance (DA) and other benefits. The strike had slowed administrative work. The arrears demand is still unresolved, so watch for official orders.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Over three lakh Punjab government employees went on mass leave on 27 August, pressing for pending 18% Dearness Allowance (DA) and other demands.
- Chief Secretary KAP Sinha assured employee representatives on 9 September that show-cause notices seeking disciplinary action will be withdrawn.
- On 4 September, the state proposed raising DA from 42% to 60% for 85,000 employees recruited after 17 July 2020, but employees still want around Rs 14,191 crore in arrears cleared.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you employ or advise staff affected by these state pay decisions, wait for the written government order before changing DA or salary payouts, and confirm the position with a tax or legal professional.
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TaxQue News Desk
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